Rules.

ELIGIBILITY: Designers, artists, woodworkers and makers residing in Louisiana or within 200 miles of New Orleans.

MATERIALS: All submissions must be made with at least 90% salvage materials.

CATEGORY: Submissions must fall into the categories of furniture, lighting, functional objects and dimensional art.

SIZE: Pieces must fit through standard doorways, stairwells and elevators with no disassembly required. Dimensional art must be smaller than 60 inches in any direction. Furniture, lighting, and functional objects must be smaller than 72 inches in any direction.

OFFICIAL COMPETITION RULES

Rubric.

Pieces are judged based on…

CRAFSTMANSHIP

Knowledge of design & craftsmanship principles.
Durability and attention to detail
Serves the purpose for what it was designed to do (i.e. light fixtures work).

CREATIVE REUSE OF SALVAGE MATERIALS

90% of materials in piece are salvaged.
Salvage materials are identifiable in the finished piece and demonstrate innovative use of the materials.

OVERALL AESTHETIC & PROPORTIONS

Visually appealing and meets sizing and presentation criteria.
Proportions and design are appropriate for the intended use.
Use of non-traditional materials such as metal, glass and ceramic is strongly encouraged.

Awards.

An independent jury of local professionals determines awards:

Best in Show
Best Craftsmanship
Best in Creative Reuse
Best Reuse Enthusiast (hobbyist makers only)

A separate award is given based on peer voting:

People’s Choice

Jury-awarded pieces will be live-auctioned.

Ready to enter?

Follow these 3 steps.

1. Design a piece with reclaimed materials and document the process.

Design and make a piece from 90% salvage materials.

Each piece must meet the design and judging criteria listed in this document.

Keep track of all materials used and where they were found or purchased.

Documentation for all materials and where they come from is required. Process photos showing the transformation from raw materials to the finished product is also mandatory.

2. Complete your submission form.

Complete a submission form per piece prior to drop off.

3. Submit your piece to The Green Project by September 7th at 5pm.

Your submission steps include: Delivering your piece(s) to The Green Project; Paying the application fee of $25 or the application-ticket fee of $75 via cash or check at drop off.

Questions?

Email salvations@thegreenproject.org or call 504.945.0240 x 105.

F.A.Q.

Tips & Hints

Common Dimensions

COMPETITION DETAILS

SALVAGE MATERIALS ARE DEFINED as found objects; items purchased second hand; scraps from other projects; deconstructed objects; items not purchased new.